Torah Portion – Week 48 (24-25)
Deut 16:18 – 21:9
Welcome brothers and sisters to week 48 – Shofetim, meaning Judges. This portion outlines societal structure for the Israelites; which discusses rules for Judges, Kings, Levites, Prophets, cities of refuge, witnesses, war and murder crimes.
Ch.16
16:20 – Truly being the light – Deut 4
- Christianity
- Can’t judge by the heart or feelings; Torah rules.
21-22 Modern day images?
Ch.17
17:1 – Sacrifices. Everything we have – Verses
8-13 – once again, Yahuah is showing structure and order – Verse
17:19 – Copy of the book – The Word (how much time do we spend?)
17:12 – Sedition (fruits of the flesh) – Verses
17:20 – Not lifted up above his brethren – Verses
- Nevertheless, respect is needed – Verses
Ch.18
- 18:5 – Test. Of levi 1:6-15, 2:1-5
18:9 – Christmas, Easter etc… are abominations of the nations
18:10-11 – Video games (big open door area for transgression within your home)
18:13 – We should strive for perfection – Verses
18:19 – Prophet like Moshe – Comparison chart
- In this portion, we have the raising up of a prophet, king and priest
- Last days a prophet, priest and king! – Verses
- Last week we had the test, this week we have the promises of raising up – Verses
Ch.19
19:1-13 – Yahuah is righteous, making sure a fair trial ensued.
19:5 – Must be taken into consideration
19:18 – Inquire diligently (Book of Susanna)
19:21 – Eye for eye (but what did Yahusha say) Natsarim 16:48-49 (pdf 156)
Ch.20
20:1-10 – Very thoughtful sentiments from a caring Elohim
- Fish now, war later – Verses
Doesn’t want the fearful with him
20:19: “Tree is a mans life” We are likened to trees (Psalm 1) – Verses
- Natsarim 8:46-48 (pdf 84)
Ch.21
- 1-9: The heifer took the place of the murderer.